Radiographic Procedures - Radiology Exam Review [ARRT] -[Appelton & Lange Review] Study Year

Radiographic Procedures - Radiology Exam Review [ARRT] -[Appelton & Lange Review] Study Year Which of the following positions would be obtained with the patient lying prone recumbent on the radiographic table, and the central ray directed horizontally to the iliac crest? (A) Ventral decubitus position (B) Dorsal decubitus position (C) Left lateral decubitus position (D) Right lateral decubitus position *Ans* Ventral Decubitus Position. Which of the following is (are) effective in reducing breast exposure during scoliosis examinations? 1. Use of a high-speed imaging system 2. Use of breast shields 3. Use of compensating filtration (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 *Ans* Use Of High-Speed Imaging System. Use Of Breast Shields. Use Of Compensating Filtration Which of the following projections of the ankle would best demonstrate the distal tibiofibular joint? (A) Medial oblique 15 to 20º (B) Lateral oblique 15 to 20º (C) Medial oblique 45º (D) Lateral oblique 45º *Ans* Medial Oblique 45º. Which of the following is a functional study used to demonstrate the degree of AP motion present in the cervical spine? (A) Open-mouth projection (B) Moving mandible AP (C) Flexion and extension laterals (D) Right and left bending AP *Ans* Flexion and Extension Laterals. The two palpable bony landmarks that are generally used for accurate localization of the hip are the (A) anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and symphysis pubis. (B) iliac crest and greater trochanter. (C) symphysis pubis and greater trochanter. (D) iliac crest and symphysis pubis. *Ans* Anterior Superior iliac Spine (ASIS) and Symphysis Pubis. Which of the following structures is (are) most likely to be demonstrated in a right lateral decubitus position of a double-contrast BE? 1. Lateral wall of the descending colon 2. Medial wall of the ascending colon 3. Lateral wall of the ascending colon (A) 1 only (B) 3 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) 2 and 3 only *Ans* Lateral Wall of the Descending Colon. Medial Wall of the Ascending Colon. To demonstrate esophageal varices, the patient must be examined in (A) the recumbent position. (B) the erect position. (C) the anatomic position. (D) Fowler's position. *Ans* The Recumbent Position. (The recumbent position affords more complete filling of the veins, a